I have got 7.8 CGPA in 10th and 51.6% marks in 12th. Can I pursue MBA from IIM if I qualify CAT exam?
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Yes, you can pursue, but you need a very good CAT score as well as you need to do well in PIWAT. You will be asked questions about the drastic drop in class 12th percentage, so be prepared for the interview.
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Yes, you can do that. IIM's consider class 10th, 12th, graduation and CAT score card. So, if you can crack CAT exam, you can join IIM. -
You can do that. If you score a good percentile in CAT, you can easily crack IIM. Good wishes for your future. -
Frankly speaking, chances of getting into IIM are slim. Try top business schools apart from IIM. Try getting 85% above in CAT.
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Yes, you can pursue it. You need prepare well for CAT exam.
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Yes, you can pursue MBA from IIM with this profile after qualifying CAT. -
Hello,
As long as you have a score of at least 50% marks in your graduation, you can appear for the CAT and other MBA entrance exams. A great score in it and an excellent performance in the interview rounds would give you final admission in an IIM. Good luck. -
Few pointers which the B Schools take into account -
Academic Record - School, Graduation etc. CAT Score - While there is no cut off for CAT score, but there are sectional cut offs which are never public knowledge. Typically a CAT percentile above 95 is typically a pretty good one. Extra - Curricular - What extra curricular activity were pursued by the individual. There is no bucket list for activities that they look for. They just look for what things are you passionate about and how they have been pursued by the candidate. Work Experience - Candidates prior work experience also has some part in the final selection. How much has the ca...more -
Yes, you can pursue, but you need a very good CAT score as well as you need to do well in PIWAT. You will be asked questions about the drastic drop in class 12th percentage, so be prepared for the interview. -
Hello, You have to score more than 90 %ile and a good academic record, and if you are a drop out student then need you have a decent job experience. Thank you.
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